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Chapter 907 Signing a Military Order
Qiao Lian'er went to the palace to see the emperor, and to her surprise, the emperor looked much better and did not appear as weak.
"His Majesty's condition is getting better and better. Could it be that the Imperial Hospital has found the right medicine for his illness?"
"The Imperial Medical Academy also finds it strange. Perhaps one of the prescriptions just happened to work by chance," the Emperor said.
"As people get older, they often develop some inexplicable illnesses, and then get cured inexplicably. That's normal," the emperor said, seemingly in a good mood.
His appetite has improved, he eats everything with gusto, and he's started strolling in the Imperial Garden. In a couple of days, he'll be able to attend the morning court session.
Qiao Lian'er felt a slight chill on her back, which was not normal.
The person who did it made the emperor bedridden without making a sound, and then made him recover without making a sound either.
She could guess what the other party was thinking. If they didn't use this matter to trip her up, there was no need for the emperor to continue being sick. Once the emperor recovered, this matter could be put to rest. Otherwise, if something were to be discovered, it would be extremely detrimental to him.
If someone with a stake in the throne saw the emperor weakening but was able to stop in time, they truly resisted a tremendous temptation.
This person is extraordinary.
"Lian'er, what are you thinking about?" The emperor noticed that Qiao Lian'er seemed a little distracted.
"I have just received a message and have come to the palace to report to His Majesty."
Qiao Lian'er presented the message she had received via carrier pigeon.
The above clearly states the situation: the Da Nu Kingdom has dispatched two thousand elite soldiers, disguised as soldiers of the Zi Li Kingdom, who are invading the border of Jing Lang Prefecture.
"How dare they!" The emperor said angrily. "It's only been a few years since the truce, and they're already stirring up trouble again. Back then, the twenty-odd allied countries, led by the Da Nu Kingdom, suffered a defeat, and the Da Ze Kingdom received huge compensation from these tribal countries and signed a twenty-year ceasefire agreement. I never expected that the Da Nu Kingdom would forget the pain once the wounds have healed and want to violate the ceasefire agreement without considering the consequences."
"They want to fight, but they disguise themselves as foreign troops. They have the desire but not the courage."
After the emperor finished cursing, he exhaled a breath of foul air.
Qiao Lian'er said, "Your Majesty, I have made full preparations in Jinglang Prefecture and deployed troops. Dealing with these two thousand people is not a problem."
"However, I have a better idea. If Your Majesty agrees, it can achieve twice the result with half the effort."
Seeing Qiao Lian'er's confidence, the emperor knew that he didn't need to worry about this invasion.
"Lian'er has already said it's a better idea, how could I refuse? Tell me what it is." The emperor's mood also relaxed.
Qiao Lian'er said, "We can refrain from resisting at first and let the Da Nu Kingdom make a good start. Once the army has penetrated deep into the territory, the Great Han will definitely be willing to take advantage of this opportunity to launch a large-scale attack and send out more troops. At that time, the main force can then launch a counterattack and annihilate two or three-tenths of the forces that the Da Nu Kingdom has painstakingly cultivated over the years."
The emperor listened and fell silent.
"Isn't this a bit risky? If the situation gets out of control and triggers a large-scale war between the two countries, it will be the people of Daze Kingdom who suffer."
Qiao Lian'er gently shook her head: "I don't think so, because the timing is not right for the Daze Kingdom to attack it. When they are complacent, we can strike them hard. Once the main force of the Daze Kingdom is damaged, they will realize they have been tricked and will definitely not dare to send troops south again."
"The troops in Qingfeng Plain, plus the troops originally stationed in Jinglang Prefecture, are more than enough to handle the situation."
After careful consideration, the emperor decided to let the main force of the Da Nu Kingdom suffer a blow, which he was naturally happy to see. This was a gamble, and if he was not careful, he would get burned, and the fire would spread to the whole country.
Even knowing Qiao Lian'er's abilities and confidence, he couldn't make a decision lightly.
Qiao Lian'er knew that the Emperor wanted her to sign a pledge.
Originally, she had already made enough contributions, and her position could not be promoted any further. At most, she could get one or two more fiefdoms and some more wealth and rewards.
This time, the invasion of the Da Nu Kingdom was aimed at her, and she wanted to slap Mu Tai's face hard.
Since it was his idea, if the main force of the Da Nu Kingdom is damaged, the Great Khan will naturally blame him.
There's going to be a good show.
I just don't know when her space will be restored, or if she'll be able to see this show.
Now that she has reached the pinnacle of fame and fortune, she prefers to slap herself in the face.
So she knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, I am willing to sign a military pledge: if I fail to repel the attack of the Continental Kingdom and destroy its main force, I will offer my head to you."
The emperor's expression shifted slightly: "Lian'er, there's no need for this. The Da Nu Kingdom and the Da Ze Kingdom will inevitably have a major war sooner or later. My point is, there's no need to rush. Lian'er is so young, yet you've made such a solemn vow. I know Lian'er's intentions, and that's enough."
In the emperor's view, he could not give Qiao Lian'er anything more. With Qiao Lian'er's intelligence, she could also think of this, but she insisted on doing so. She did not benefit much herself, but of course she shared his troubles.
At this moment, the emperor was deeply moved.
Military pledges are extremely strict; once made, they must be kept. Although he intended for Qiao Lian'er to sign a military pledge, he didn't want her to make such a solemn vow.
The emperor became uneasy, thinking that if he failed to defeat the invaders, Qiao Lian'er would lose his head.
Aside from not wanting Qiao Lian'er to die, if Qiao Lian'er loses, it means the situation is very serious.
Qiao Lian'er was somewhat moved by the emperor's reaction. Although the emperor was suspicious and wary of her, he also regarded her as half an adopted daughter.
"Your Majesty, as a princess who protects the country, it is my duty to share your burdens. This time, I am risking everything so that Your Majesty will have fewer worries in the future."
"If we can't take advantage of this opportunity to cripple their main force, it will be even more difficult to deal with the Da Nu Kingdom when they invade in the future. This is an opportunity they have offered us, so we might as well take it."
The emperor sighed: "Then so be it."
To avoid leaks, this military order was known only to the Emperor and Qiao Lian'er.
Returning to the Qiao residence with the military order in hand, Qiao Lian'er gathered the Qiao family generals together for a meeting.
Knowing that war was about to break out, and that it would be a large-scale and tough battle, the men of the Qiao family were eager to fight.
It's time for them to really show their skills. Their last trip to Jinglang Prefecture was just a small test, not nearly enough.
The formations and martial arts they practiced regularly were about to come in handy.
People like Qiao Dayong and Qiao Lao Er, who are guarding the city gates, will also be transferred to defend Jinglang Prefecture.
Such an opportunity to make a contribution is naturally given to one's own people.
The troops from Qingfeng Plain silently marched into Jinglang Prefecture, with most of them stationed at various key locations.
The army in Jinglang Prefecture also received the news. At that time, they and part of the Qiao family army would feign defeat and retreat south to lure the enemy deeper into their territory.